Engineer / Principal Engineer, Materials and Process

Northrop Grumman

Materials and Process Engineer developing materials and application processes for aerospace engineering. Collaborating with teams to analyze and resolve material-related issues in structural design.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePalmdale • California, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,100 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for analyzing, researching, and developing materials and related application processes for engineering design
Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions
Work in a team environment performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
A minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design or an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience
Familiar with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, and adhesive materials
Fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) (Not needed to start)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designmaterial sciencecomposite pre-pregshoneycombsadhesive materialsfabrication processesassembly processesrepair processestechnical reviewsproblem solving

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationanalytical thinkingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelors Degree in STEMMS Degree in STEMUS Government Secret clearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP/PAR)